Dryers are typically one of the biggest drains on energy within the home, and are known to consume more energy than the dishwasher, washing machine and even the refrigerator. While upgrading to a newer, energy certified model can help you reduce your electricity bills and waste less energy, there are a few other things you can do to make your dryer work more efficiently for you:
Try to keep it clean
Most of us know that we should clean the lint filter after every cycle,…
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Added by Duct Gurus on November 15, 2022 at 7:36am —
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While we all need electricity to power our homes, there are some ways in which we could be misusing it and causing our utility bills to spike, forcing us to pay more than we had anticipated and planned for.
To prevent your utilities from spiking, and to keep your bills at a manageable level, here are 8 things to avoid doing:
1. Not changing your HVAC air filters
When the mercury rises, a HVAC system that isn’t working…
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Added by Duct Gurus on October 28, 2022 at 3:32am —
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Dryer vents can be dangerous if not kept clean, and many people choose to have them professionally cleaned to be certain that they’re working efficiently and safely.
Whether you choose to hire a professional dryer vent company to inspect and clean your dryer vents, or decide to tackle it yourself, here are the answers to 5 commonly asked questions:
1. How often do dryer vents need to be cleaned?
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Added by Duct Gurus on October 28, 2022 at 3:15am —
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Circulating heated or cooled air throughout your home, the air ducts in your HVAC system are a vital component that should never be overlooked or neglected. Failure to keep your air ducts clean could easily (and quickly) result in dust, pollen and other pollutants and particles building up inside the ducts, and not only does this put a strain on the whole system and force it to work harder (resulting in higher energy bills than expected), but it can have a negative impact on your mental and…
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Added by Duct Gurus on October 28, 2022 at 3:00am —
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Over the past year or so, demand for used cars throughout the UAE has risen by more than 15%, with a weaker economy and the pandemic thought to be some of the main factors behind the increase. Additionally, high digital penetration and strong government countermeasures to stimulate the economy, may also be responsible for increasing demand for used cars.
However, this increased demand has resulted in a shortage of available used cars on…
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Added by Duct Gurus on September 10, 2022 at 8:38am —
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Whether you sell a car online or in person at a car market in the UAE, as a seller, you must always exercise caution whatever platform you’re using. Tips like researching the buyer to discover more about their level of experience etc. and reading customer reviews, are both sensible things to do before selling a car online, and provided you do this and are vigilant at every step, there’s absolutely no reason why buying a car online in the UAE, can’t be safe and simple.
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Added by Duct Gurus on September 10, 2022 at 8:26am —
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While your car may occasionally need to be repaired by a qualified mechanic, there are a few simple maintenance tasks you can carry out yourself to help preserve your valuable investment, and keep it running smoothly and reliably.
Here are 5 simple car care tasks to help keep your car out of the garage, and on the road:
1. Inspecting the battery
This should ideally be done at least once a year, and you’re looking for signs of dry white battery acid. If you spot…
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Added by Duct Gurus on September 10, 2022 at 8:01am —
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Your HVAC system shouldn’t smell of anything really, and if you detect even the slightest aroma emanating from it, you should have it checked by an air duct technician as this usually indicates that there is some sort of problem.
From debris stuck in the ducts to mold, or an odor from outside spreading through your vents, there are several potential causes of a smelly HVAC system, the most common of which are outlined below:
1. Moldy or musty smell
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Added by Duct Gurus on September 8, 2022 at 4:22am —
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By having your dryer vents cleaned and serviced by a professional company, you can experience a host of benefits, each of which make it a worthwhile investment.
From fire hazards you never knew were there, to clothes that take forever to get dry, when dryer vents are blocked or dirty, it’s no laughing matter and getting the problem fixed, should always be a priority. Fortunately, it’s never hard to find a reliable vent…
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Added by Duct Gurus on September 8, 2022 at 4:08am —
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It’s easy to assume that the air inside your home is clean, fresh and safe for you to breathe, but this isn’t always the case. The reality is that there may be a plethora of harmful particles, dust, dirt and even bacteria flowing throughout your home, much of which will be circulated by your HVAC system. With the ability to make you and other members of your household sick, having your air ducts cleaned regularly can minimize this risk and help keep the air inside your home, healthy and…
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Added by Duct Gurus on September 8, 2022 at 3:58am —
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Having your dryer vents professionally cleaned is always a sensible idea, but many homeowners neglect to have them cleaned often enough.
When dryer vents are cleaned, the process clears out any particles or built up lint and debris that prevent the air from flowing properly through the duct work of the dryer. If left uncleaned, such particles and debris can be responsible for excess heat in the dryer, and this not only…
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Added by Duct Gurus on August 18, 2022 at 7:49am —
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While many of us take the air that we breathe inside our homes for granted, you might be surprised to learn just how much HVAC systems can impact that air, and not always in a positive way.
Having your air ducts cleaned regularly (which can be annually for some homes, or every 3 years for others) helps to drastically improve the quality of air inside your home, and with many of us spending as much as 80% of our time…
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Added by Duct Gurus on August 18, 2022 at 7:40am —
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Hearing that your home is likely swarming with dust mites, isn’t something most homeowners are pleased about, in fact, for many, it’s downright disgusting. However, the reality is that there could be millions of dust mites in your home, without you even knowing about it.
What are dust mites?
Dust mites are teeny tiny bugs that are impossible to see without a microscope, and while they are members of the arachnid family, they are more closely related to spiders and ticks.…
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Added by Duct Gurus on August 18, 2022 at 7:28am —
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Air duct cleaning is a crucial part of maintaining a healthy home. Without proper air duct cleaning, you could be exposing your family to harmful bacteria, allergens and mould spores.
Here are some of the most important benefits of regular air duct cleaning:
Improved Indoor Air Quality
A clean air duct system can improve your indoor air quality significantly. Dust, dirt and other airborne particles…
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Added by Duct Gurus on July 21, 2022 at 8:15am —
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Dryer vent cleaning is a necessary part of home maintenance, but it's one that many people overlook. Not only can a dryer vent become blocked with lint, which can cause fires, but it can also cause damage to your dryer and the rest of your laundry area.
Here are some signs that it's time to have your dryer vent professionally cleaned:
The clothes aren't drying quickly enough
This is usually the first sign that your…
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Added by Duct Gurus on July 21, 2022 at 7:43am —
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Clean air ducts are essential to the health of your family. If you have an air conditioning system in your home or business, it is important to keep the air ducts clean so that you can get the most out of your HVAC system.
Cleaning the ducts of your heating and cooling system is a simple task that can help improve the efficiency of your system and reduce energy costs. Cleaning the ducts will also help to prevent mould…
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Added by Duct Gurus on July 21, 2022 at 7:17am —
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Allergies and asthma can wreak havoc on a person, and there may be some things in your home, such as pet dander, dust and mold, that are making them much worse. While you might think that there’s nothing much you can do about these things (aside from get rid of the dog and clean the home more often!), in fact there are several things you can do to minimize your allergy or asthma flare ups and feel more comfortable while at home.
Here are 4 ways to prevent allergies and other…
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Added by Duct Gurus on June 16, 2022 at 5:33am —
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While we might take it for granted, more often than not, the air that we breathe is responsible for the way we feel, and not just physically, but mentally, too. This applies also to the air inside our homes, and to be able to go about our day normally, we need to breathe clean air, for as much of the time as possible.
Unfortunately, the air inside our homes often has a high number of pollutants, meaning that not only are we exposed to unclean air when outside, but that there’s no…
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Added by Duct Gurus on June 16, 2022 at 5:18am —
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Often overlooked by the majority of Americans, clogged dryer vents can lead to serious problems within the home, and as reported by The National Fire Protection Association, they have been known to have caused a number of deaths, injuries and millions of dollars of property damage in recent years.
Poorly maintained dryer vents are a real hazard, and many house fires every year are caused by them. To better protect yourself from such an event, it’s important to try and understand…
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Added by Duct Gurus on June 16, 2022 at 3:40am —
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Having a humid home can make you feel incredibly uncomfortable at the very least, but humidity can also have a negative impact on your health, and even damage your walls and furniture.
If your home is uncomfortable, or unusually humid, it could be caused by several factors, one of which is yourHVAC system.
What factors could be causing humidity in your home?
One of the most common factors behind an uncomfortably home is:
The weather and/or…
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Added by Duct Gurus on May 6, 2022 at 7:23am —
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